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Recovery from despair

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Sam Roberts

“Respair” means fresh hope; a recovery from despair. The Oxford English Dictionary has two words against Respair’s inclusion: rare and obsolete. It was last used in the 14th and 15th centuries and then it was let go: unneeded. It reappeared … Continue reading →

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One Game at a Time – Episode 5

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Sam Roberts

In Episode 5 of Rugby World Magazine’s podcast ‘One Game at a Time’, I speak to arguably the finest finisher her country has ever seen. Nicknamed ‘One Touch’, Katherine Merchant scored 44 tries in 58 international appearances, and I talk … Continue reading →

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The heartbreakingly simple truth

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Sam Roberts

Read my words on the heartbreaking Rugby World Cup final for RugbyPass

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Third time’s a charm

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Sam Roberts

This article was picked up by Rugby World – click here It has been decided. Despite all our best intentions, crossing of fingers and I do hope nots, we have a final between the two best sides in the competition. This … Continue reading →

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